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Compare train and bus for Prague to Žilina
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Žilina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $25.
Distance: 201 miles (325 km)
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$18 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price |
5h 43m Average total duration Fastest 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from Prague to Žilina by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Prague to Žilina is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice)Cheapest
RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice)Fastest
RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice)Other options
RJ 1011 (Prague -> Košice)
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This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Žilina:
A train is $18 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Prague to Žilina costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Žilina take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 0m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Prague and Žilina as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Žilina station.
- Buses mostly depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arrive in Žilina, Autobusové stanoviště.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Žilina by bus.
- Travel with Regiojet, Leo Express, České dráhy, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Ukrainian Railways (УЗ) to go to Žilina by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
- 11 direct trains per day with Regiojet, Leo Express, České dráhy, ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
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